The actual dress was black and blue. The confusion came from how lighting and color perception tricked people's brains, making some see it as white and gold. It became a viral example Flying Cross Men's Prime Flex Long Sleeve Uniform Shirt (Black 17 in.) Curtis Blue Line The dress is blue. Here's why The actual dress was black and blue. The confusion came from how lighting and color perception tricked people's brains, making some see it as white and gold. It became a viral example